Lateral Flow Junior Analyst

Overview

The Lateral Flow Junior Analyst is an entry level, non-exempt position that reports to LF Management. The Junior Analyst supports the LF Production department in performing pre and post testing on diagnostic tests and components for the dairy industry, as well as manufacturing various Charm Diagnostic tests.

Essential Functions

• Screen and approve raw materials for use in ROSA tests.
• Assist in the manufacture of new ROSA products under the guidance of LF Management.
• Prepare reagents required for raw material preparation or ROSA component screening.
• Test incoming shipments of raw materials prior to use in production, setting up experiments with LF Management with alternate sources.
• Operation of reel to reel and manual guillotine equipment used for manufacturing ROSA raw material.
• Perform pre and post production testing on ROSA tests and components.
• Record all pertinent information in assigned SOP's and/or spreadsheets.
• Assist in the lamination of ROSA cards when needed.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled with MS Excel and Word
• Schedule is Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00am until 5:00pm

Preferred:

• Pursuing degree in Biochemistry or related field
• Lab experience.

Physical Requirements

• Able to safely handle antibiotics in dry powder and concentrated liquid form in a laboratory setting.
• Able to visually inspect and label spraying defects on a moving component web on a reel to reel machine.
• Able to sit or stand for an extended length of time.
• Able to work at a computer for an extended length of time.
• Will be exposed to fluctuating environmental conditions, i.e. temperatures ranging from 4°C in a walk-in cold-room where finished product is stored to 28°C in LFP Dry Rooms
• Able to operate micro-pipettors repeatedly and accurately for up to 4 hours.